Sign for The Bloody Stream pub and seafood bar in Howth, established in 1996.

great food, great craic, great atmosphere

Local, welcoming & full of charm! Whether you enjoy traditional Irish trad, jazz, blues, or popular modern Irish favourites, there’s always something to suit every taste at The Bloody Stream. Cosy up to our fire on a crisp winter day or during the summer, our sunny beer garden is the perfect spot to relax with a pint and soak up the atmosphere. Our pub classics menu celebrates Irish seafood and local produce.

About us

Cozy fireplace room with stone walls, lit candles, a portrait painting, a small table with a lamp and place setting, and a window

Exterior of a yellow building with a sign reading 'Seafood The Bloody Stream Bar Café,' decorated with multicolored flags, flower boxes on windows, and a black fence with colorful plants and flowers in front, under a partly cloudy sky.

Fried fish fillet with lemon wedge, served with French fries, tartar sauce, and green dipping sauce on a white plate lined with paper, on a dark wooden table.

EAT & DRINK

WHAT’S ON

Interior of a rustic pub with a wooden bar counter surrounded by bar stools, vintage shelves with bottles, a small TV, a clock, and wall art including musical notes and a lobster drawing. Dim warm lighting and painted ceiling and walls create a cozy atmosphere.

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A lit candle inside a black metal lantern on a wooden mantle, with a white decorative drum and a patterned box against a brick wall.

TOURS / EXPERIENCES

Fried chicken with lemon wedge and microgreens, French fries, green dipping sauce, and white dipping sauce on newspaper-lined plate

FOOD & DRINK AT THE
BLOODY STREAM

Our delicious menu celebrates fresh, quality ingredients, with highlights including our renowned Wrights fish and chips—often hailed as one of the best in Howth—seafood chowder, calamari, and a generous seafood platter. There’s something for everyone, from steaks and burgers to vegetarian and gluten-free options, all perfectly paired with our carefully selected beers, stouts, wines, spirits, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks.

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Yellow two-story building with black window frames, flower boxes, and a sign that reads 'Seafood The Bloody Stream Bar Café'. Outdoor seating area with people, garden, plants, and decorative bunting flags.

Cozy restaurant with exposed brick walls, wooden furniture, a stone fireplace with a fire burning, candles on mantels, a portrait painting, and large windows letting in natural light.

View through a stained glass window featuring red, blue, green, and yellow geometric details, with sunlight casting shadows on the wall and vibrant flowers visible outside.

A pint of Guinness beer with a creamy head, three oysters on a white plate garnished with greens, a lemon wedge, and a small bowl of sauce, on a wooden table in a restaurant.

A rustic bar with dark wood furniture and a colorful mural on the wall. The bar counter has bar stools, bottles of alcohol behind the counter, a cash register, and a small TV mounted on the wall. The mural has musical notes and text, and there are candles and a lobster painting on the wall.

weekly deals
& events

A man with curly long gray hair and a beard playing an acoustic guitar on stage, illuminated by blue and purple stage lights.

A Bloody Stream favourite. Juicy beef burger, proper chips and no fuss — best enjoyed with a pint in hand.
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Available from 5PM. Includes house wine, selected pint, or mineral. T&Cs apply.
Chicken, golden chips and a proper feed — an easy win for a Tuesday evening.

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Available from 5PM. Includes house wine, selected pint, or mineral. T&Cs apply.
Big, bold wings with a side of chips — messy, satisfying and made for midweek indulgence.

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Crispy battered fish, proper chips and all the classics — a timeless dish done right.

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Available from 5PM. Includes house wine, selected pint, or mineral. T&Cs apply.
From Friday to Saturday, our late bar is the place to be at The Bloody Stream. Settle in with a pint, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy live trad music from talented bands as the night rolls on — a proper way to round off the week.
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From Friday to Sunday, our late bar is the place to be at The Bloody Stream. Settle in with a pint, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy live trad music from talented bands as the night rolls on — a proper way to round off the week.
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“It’s Only Rock ’n Roll” Sundays take place every week at The Bloody Stream from 7PM, held in loving memory of our dear Frankie. Featuring local musician Carlos and Friends, who originally played alongside Frankie in this much-loved trad session. The evening keeps his spirit alive through music. Kindly sponsored by Beamish.
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Check out our EVENTS PAGE for all upcoming, unmissable events.